An Unsuitable Job

Harvey Girl Detective Mystery: Book 1

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Genres

Amateur Sleuths, Murder Mystery, Women Sleuths, Historical, and Novels

Trigger Warnings

Death

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Harvey Girl Detective Mystery — Book 1

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Mar 3, 2026

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280 pages

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An Unsuitable Job

Harvey Girl Detective Mystery: Book 1

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Blurb

In 1930s New Mexico, a Harvey Girl takes on a job she was never meant to survive.

In this multiple award winning historical mystery, readers find themselves immersed in 1929 Las Vegas, New Mexico. When a man is murdered at the Castaneda Hotel, Josie MacFarland is given an impossible role: the first Harvey House Detective. Armed with only her determination, Josie faces a dismissive sheriff, the cold shoulder of old friends, and the hardships of the Great Depression.

She can either return home in disgrace—or fight to prove she belongs in a world determined to shut her out.

For readers of Jacqueline Winspear, Rhys Bowen, and Sulari Gentill.

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Genres

Amateur Sleuths, Murder Mystery, Women Sleuths, Historical, and Novels

Trigger Warnings

Death

Type of Ending

Series

Harvey Girl Detective Mystery — Book 1

Author Prefers A Review On

Amazon

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Number of days to read

Publication Date

Mar 3, 2026

Page Length

280 pages

Available Formats

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Author

Bonnie Hardy, a retired professional turned author, is celebrated for her two enthralling cozy mystery series. The first, set in the picturesque mountain town of Lily Rock, features amateur sleuth Olivia Greer, known for her uncanny ability to draw out confessions from the most unlikely people.

The second series, set in Palm Desert, features the mid-life duo mentalist Rex Redondo and his down-to-earth next-door neighbor doula Vivienne Rose.

Inspired by Agatha Christie, Bonnie's captivating tales of mystery and community masterfully blend fast-paced whodunits with clever sleuthing.